JP and Cdec handbook and logbook

The new Duties of Justices of the Peace (Qualified) and Commissioners for Declarations handbook is one comprehensive handbook for both:

• Justices of the Peace (JPs)
• Commissioners for Declarations (Cdecs).

The combined handbook clearly explains what is expected of you as a JP or Cdec. You can use it as a day-to-day reference to help you perform your duties correctly and consistently.

The new handbook combines the previous handbooks:

• Duties of Justices of the Peace (Qualified)
• Duties of Commissioners for Declarations.

Learn why we combined the handbooks and where to find handbook updates.

Download your handbook

You can download the complete JP and Cdec handbook online for free.

The printed version

You can buy a physical copy of the JP and Cdec handbook either:

• online from the JP shop
• in person at
  Justices of the Peace Branch
  Level 6, 154 Melbourne Street
  SOUTH BRISBANE  QLD  4101

The combined handbook uses the same format as the previous individual handbooks. This means you can update it easily.

If you already own a handbook folder

If you already own a JP or Cdec handbook folder, you don’t have to buy the complete package.

You can purchase updated content separately.

Handbook updates

We will contact you when we make JP and Cdec handbook updates. Keep your contact details up to date to ensure you never miss an update.

You can also visit JP and Cdec handbook updates to stay up to date with changes.

Logbook

The logbook template helps JPs and Cdecs keep the required records.

Use this template to record your witnessing activities. It also includes general witnessing steps and a list of oaths and affirmations.

Download your logbook

You can download and access our free logbook template online:

• Complete logbook (including front and back cover)
• Blank logbook pages

Order a logbook

You can order a logbook either:

• online from the JP shop
• in person at 
  Justices of the Peace Branch
  Level 6, 154 Melbourne Street
  SOUTH BRISBANE  QLD  4101

Visit the JP shop for full product descriptions and prices (concessions for pension or health care card holders do not apply).

Record of Titles Registry forms

You must keep a record of Titles Registry forms you have witnessed—this is a mandatory requirement of the Land Title Act 1994 (the Act).

To help you fulfil your obligations under section 162 of the Act, we have developed the Record of Titles Registry forms template. It will help you record the correct information for each Titles Registry form.

Why we combined the handbooks

JPs and Cdecs share the same administrative role when witnessing most documents.

Sections 1 to 4 of the combined handbook now apply to both JPs and Cdecs. Sections 5 and 6 only apply to JPs. Cdecs will be able to clearly see where their administrative role ends and where the judicial function of JPs begins.

What has changed

For a full overview of the changes we made when we combined the handbooks, see JP and Cdec handbook updates.

Section tabs no longer available

To keep costs down, section tabs are no longer available. This means we can keep the cost of the combined handbook the same as the previous version.

Sample forms moved online

Forms are updated more often than legislation. In previous handbooks, sample forms often became outdated.

We have removed the sample forms from the handbook and published them online. This means you will only need to update your new combined handbook when legislation changes affect your witnessing role.

Access the expanded library of sample forms online.